Transcript West Bengal

Presentation For
KRISHI KARMAN AWARD’ 2014-15
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
15th December, 2015
Department of Agriculture
Government of West Bengal
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WEST BENGAL: An Overview
• Area: 88752 sq. km. (2.7% of geographical area of the
country)
• Population: 9.23 Crores (70% Rural)
• Population density: 1029/sq. km.
• Six agro-climatic zones viz. Hilly region, Terai, Gangetic
alluvial, Vindhya alluvial, Red laterite and Coastal region
• Total cultivable area is 56.62 L ha of which Net Sown area
is 52.34 L ha (92.44%)
• Total no. of agricultural holdings is 71.23 lakh of which
96% constitute of Small and Marginal Farmers
• Average size of land holding is only 0.77 ha
• Gangetic alluvium zone is largest (73.06% of Total Cultivable
land) & most fertile but frequently faces natural vagaries like
hailstorm, flood, drought, moisture stress.
• Cropping Intensity is 184%
• Irrigation potential: 62% of net cropped area
• Farm power availability 1.48 KW/ha
Achievements in Foodgrains & Oilseeds in 2014-15 (base year: 2010-11)
Crop
Area
(Lakh ha)
Production
( Lakh MT)
Productivity
(Kg/ha)
Kharif Rice
42.36
115.75
2732
Boro Rice
12.90
43.56
3377
Total Rice
55.27
159.31
2883
11.78%
18.98%
6.46%
3.35
9.39
2807
5.63%
7.41%
1.70%
1.52
6.63
4351
71.93%
88.21%
9.49%
2.52
2.37
941
27.77%
34.19%
5.02%
62.79
177.86
2833
12.90%
20.09%
6.38%
7.76
9.01
1161
15.67%
28.11%
10.78%
Increase over 2010-11
Wheat
Increase over 2010-11
Maize
Increase over 2010-11
Pulses
Increase over 2010-11
Total Food grains
Increase over 2010-11
Oilseeds
Increase over 2010-11
Source: 4th Advance Estimate
Percentage increase in Area, Production &
Productivity in 2014-15 over 2010-11
90
%
Increase
80
88.21
71.93
70
60
Area
50
40
30
34.19
27.77
Production
28.11
20.09
18.98
15.67
20
12.9
11.78
10.78
9.49
7.41
6.46
6.38
5.02
10
5.63 1.7
0
Rice
Wheat
Maize
Pulses F/grains Oilseeds
Productivity
Strategies & Measures taken for achieving
Foodgrains & Oilseeds Production during 2014-15
• Zone specific technology intervention e.g.
– Correction of soil acidity & application of Boron in North
Bengal districts
– Use of stress tolerant varieties like Sahabhagi dhan in
drought prone areas and Swarna Sub-1 in low-lying areas.
• Crop Diversification
– Diversification from Boro Rice to Pulses, Oilseeds & Maize.
• Technology Dissemination through DCs
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Seed treatment for all crops
SRI, DSR & Mechanical Transplanting in Rice
Zero Tillage in Wheat & Rice
Use of Rhizobium culture and micronutrients for Pulses
• Intensification of SRR (well above minimum SRR for all crops)
• Facilitating availability of Quality Seeds & Inputs
Strategies & Measures taken for achieving
Foodgrains & Oilseeds Production during 2014-15
• Popularization and facilitation of Farm Mechanisation
– Front-ended subsidy under FSSM, OTA-SFI, Custom Hiring Center
schemes.
• Seasonwise Contingency Plan and implementation thereof
• Financial support and Inputs distribution to Natural
Calamity affected farmers
• Universalisation of KCC (more than 69 Lakh farmers covered
since 2010-11)
• Use of ICT through a state of art software application
(MATIR KATHA) to reach out to farmers on real time basis.
• Close Coordination with Line Departments for Procurement,
Marketing support, Irrigation and Power Supply
Innovations/Initiatives, Lessons Learnt &
Experiences in scaling up
• Poira cropping/ relay cropping of
Khesari (Lathyrus)/ Lentil in rice
fallows:
– Additional area coverage under
pulses
– Increase in cropping intensity
– Improvement of soil health
– Additional income to farmers
– During 2015-16, additional area of
60000 ha has been brought under
pulses through poira/ relay
cropping in rice fallows
Innovations/Initiatives, Lesson Learnt &
Experiences in scaling up
• Inter cropping/ Relay cropping of
Green gram (Moong) with Jute:
– Additional production of Green
gram.
– One extra crop with very little
additional
cost
&
without
hampering yield of jute.
– More remunerative to jute growers.
– It has been planned to cover 25000
ha area through inter/ relay
cropping of green gram with Jute
during 2015-16.
Innovations/Initiatives
• Establishment of permanent site for “Mati
Tirtha Krishi Katha”:
– Agricultural fairs have been regularly held since
2012-13 at Block, District & State levels.
– The State level fair is celebrated as “Maati
Utsab” to recognize the importance of Soil &
contribution of Farmers.
– First in India, a permanent site with
infrastructure is being set-up as “Mati TirthaKrishi Katha” for Agriculture & Allied sector fairs,
exhibitions,
demonstrations,
promotions,
publicity etc.
Expenditure under Various Schemes in 2014-15
(Rupees in Lakh)
Scheme
Fund
released
by GOI
Unspent Total Fund
Balance of Available
2013-14
Fund
Utilized
% of
Utilization
NFSN-Rice
3173.63
1443.78
4617.41
4316.07
93.47
NFSM-Pulses
1700.16
-63.78
1636.38
1594.80
97.46
NFSM-Coarse
Cereals
72.00
0
72.00
66.66
92.58
152.70
0
152.70
147.43
96.55
316
0
316
261.66
82.80
16550.00
563.43
602.97
310.13
NFSMCommercial
Crops
Additional Area
Coverage
BGREI
NMOOP
17113.43 15986.57
913.10
774.63
93.42
84.84
Coordination with Line Departments
• WRI&D Department
– JALTIRTHA, a Minor Irrigation programme launched in arid zone (Bankura, Purulia,
Birbhum & West Midnapore)
• Budget : Rs 500 Cr; Irrigation potential: 32000 ha; Farmers to be benefitted: 64000
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Power Department
– 621 Feeder segregation extending HT lines across 17579 Km with an investment of
Rs. 1160 Crore under DDUGJY
– Energisation of pump-sets: 97235 energised since 2011-12; 54311 to be energised
in 2015-16
• Agriculture Marketing
– 180 Krishak Bazars are being constructed for generating marketing infrastructure;
121 already completed
– “Sufal Bangla” a direct marketing project for vegetables & fruits
– APMC Act ammended to allow Private markets; ammendment to allow e-Auction,
single point licensing & single point Market fee collection under process
– PSF mechanism established in the State
– Post Harvest Management support under NFSM & BGREI
• Food & Supplies
– 271 permanent Centralised Procurement Centers have been set up to ensure MSP
for paddy.
– 5-Year State Action Plan for procurement of Rice from current level of 15-20 LMT to
40 LMT in 3 years & another 20 LMT in next 2 years
– Storage capacity is being augmented from 14 LMT to 22.5 LMT
Future Strategies and Road Map
• More emphasis on crop diversification
– Summer rice to Pulses, Oilseeds & Maize
– Kharif Paddy to Aromatic Rice
• Special Emphasis on Soil Health Management
– GIS based farmer friendly smart soil health card and
Advisory
– Promotion of Organic farming and implementation of
PKVY
• Self sufficiency in quality seed production
– Augmentation of Breeder seed production
– Strengthening State Seed Certification & Testing
infrastructure
– Infrastructural development of Govt. Farms for
quality seed production & enhancing capacity for
Seed Processing & Storage
Future Strategies and Road Map
• More impetus to Farm Mechanization
 More Financial assistance to small and marginal farmers for
purchase/ hiring of farm equipments
 CHC scheme to be expanded
 Involving FPOs in promotion of Farm Mechanizaion
 Training-cum-Demonstration Centre at each district
• Augmenting irrigation facilities & improving Water Use
Efficiency ( More Crop Per Drop)
• Effectively Connecting & Networking with Farmers
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ICT enabled farmers’ advisory & feedback mechanism
Krishi Mela and Demonstration Camps in every Block.
TV & Radio programme with dedicated time slots.
Mobile Extension Unit
Publication of monthly News-letter incorporating best practices
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